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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Fast Track Special Courts
The Government of India enacted “The Criminal  Amendment Act, 2018” through which amendments were effected in the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, the Indian Evidence Act and The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences  Act, 2012 for bringing in stringent provisions for expeditious trial and disposal of cases exclusively pertaining to sexual offences involving girls and women.
A Scheme on the lines of other Centrally Sponsored Schemes for setting up Fast Track Special Courts for expeditious trial and disposal of rape cases has been formulated by Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice. The Empowered Committee  of Officers under Nirbhaya Fund has appraised the project for setting up of 1,023 Fast Track Special Courts with total financial implication of Rs. 767.25 crores under the Nirbhaya Fund to dispose of cases pending trial for rape and POCSO Act across country.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President to visit Nagpur on August 4, 2023
Vice-President to attend Centenary celebrations of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Vice-President to deliver inaugural address ‘PRANEETI’ at the National Academy for Direct Taxes.
The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Nagpur on August 4, 2023 where he will be the Chief Guest at the Centenary celebrations of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University .
During his visit, the Vice President will visit Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Cultural Auditorium, Reshmibag.
Later in the day, Shri Dhankhar will deliver the inaugural address ‘PRANEETI’ for the Officer Trainees of Indian Revenue Service at the National Academy for Direct Taxes.
Ministry of Home Affairs
NIA achieves a Conviction Rate of over 90% in the cases entrusted to it: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in a written reply to a question regarding performance of National Investigation Agency , in Lok Sabha today, said that the NIA was created in pursuance to enactment of NIA Act, 2008 with a mandate to investigate and prosecute terrorism related cases having national and international ramifications and other crimes affecting sovereignty, security and integrity of the country.
Since its inception and till date, the Central Government has entrusted 319 cases to the National Investigation Agency  for investigation. Out of total cases registered, in 237 cases charge-sheets have been filed. Judgement has been pronounced in 62 cases in which, 56 cases have resulted in conviction. Total 276 persons have been convicted in these cases. The conviction rate is 90.32%, Shri Reddy stated in the reply.
Ministry of Steel
Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh Highlights Immense Possibilities of Utilization of Waste Generated during Mining, Steel Manufacturing Process and end of life products
Meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for Ministry of Steel held at Tirupati on “Roadmap for Circular Economy in Steel Sector”
The Union Minister of Steel Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, Chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Steel on Friday at Tirupati to discuss the topic “Roadmap for Circular Economy in Steel Sector”. The Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste was also present in the meeting.
The Chairman of the Committee, Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh highlighted the immense possibilities of utilization of waste generated during mining, steel manufacturing process and end of life products. The Chairman appreciated the suggestions and emphasized that this will boost the investment, employment and growth and is in line with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister for promoting Circular Economy. Chairman urged upon the stakeholders to take definitive steps towards promoting circular economy and Waste to Wealth in the steel sector
During the meeting, the concept of circular economy was explained which involves minimization of use of natural resources. This also involves adoption of principle of 6Rs i.e. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Redesign and Remanufacture with the objective to increase material resource efficiency and reduce impact on environment.
The committee was apprised that manufacturing steel through scrap and other waste products is a step towards Green Steel. It was also highlighted that various wastes, scrap and by-products generated during mining and steel making can be effectively used for making steel and other applications like cement manufacture, road construction, agriculture etc.
In the meeting, discussions were held with the Members of the Committee on the opportunities, benefits, challenges and way forward for creating circular economy in the steel sector. The members of the Committee appreciated the work being done by the Steel Ministry and suggested various steps for achieving the objective of circular economy in the steel sector. The members of the committee also emphasized the need to create awareness and increase the use of steel, especially in the rural areas. The increase in consumption of steel will lead to increase in availability of steel scrap in the future. The members advised that steps should be taken for integration of informal sector into the formal sector which will help in creating a conducive ecosystem for circular economy in the steel sector.
MPs - S/Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Chandra Prakash Choudhary, Janardan Singh Sigriwal, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, Vijay Baghel and Akhilesh Prasad Singh took part in the meeting. Senior officers of the Ministry of Steel and CPSEs were also present.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
e-Rozgar Samachar launched to spread awareness about job opportunities
e-Journal expected to meet emerging challenge of young readers switching to electronic modes of communication
(The e-version of Rozgar Samachar has been launched recently by Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar. It has been launched with a view to make aspirants aware of job opportunities in government sector including public sector enterprises. It will also provide information and guidance about admission and career opportunities in various streams through career-oriented articles by experts. It is expected to meet the emerging challenge of young readers switching to electronic modes of communication.
The journal has been priced at 75% of the cost of its print version and is available for an annual subscription fee of Rs. 400. It can be accessed by visiting the website www.employmentnews.gov.in and clicking on the e-version tab.
Background
Rozgar Samachar is the corresponding version of Employment News . Employment News is the flagship weekly job journal from Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. It was launched in 1976 with a view to provide information on employment opportunities to the unemployed and underemployed youth of the country. The journal is published in English, Hindi  and Urdu  and has a circulation of over one lakh copies per week. .
The job journal provides information related to job vacancies, job oriented training programmes, admission notices related to job oriented exams and results of recruitment exams in respect of:
Ministries/Departments/Offices/Organizations/Autonomous bodies/ Societies/ PSUs of the Central Government, State Government and UT Administrations;
 Nationalised banks/ RRBs /UPSC/SSC/ Constitutional and Statutory bodies;and
 Central/State Governments Universities/ Colleges/Institutes recognised by the UGC/AICTE.
In addition to this, Employment News also provides editorial content on socio-economic issues and career guidance that helps youth in broadening their horizons. The job journal serves as a guide to the youth; especially those in rural areas, by helping them gain an understanding of the job market and the plethora of employment opportunities that otherwise go unnoticed. The weekly educates the young people to make an informed decision about their careers.
Besides fulfilling its social obligation for which the journal was started, Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar has been earning substantial profits regularly. The journal is available throughout the length and breadth of the country on every Saturday.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness for 1st Over Dimensional Cargo & Over Weight Cargo for Numaligarh Refinery expansion project
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi praised for 1st Over Dimensional Cargo & Over Weight Cargo for Numaligarh Refinery expansion project as it has reached Pandu Multimodal Port via Indo Bangladesh protocol route.
Responding to the tweet by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Commendable feat.”
Ministry of Finance
GOVERNMENT TO CONTRIBUTE FOR R&D IN SUNRISE OPPORTUNITIES, IN ADDITION TO EFFORTS OF COLLABORATION AMONG ACADEMIA, INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Acknowledging the immense potential of Sunrise Opportunities, the Union Budget presented in parliament today by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, has stated that supportive policies, light-touch regulations, facilitative actions to build domestic capacities, and promotion of research & development will guide the government’s approach.
While presenting the budget Smt Nirmala Sitharman highlighted that for R&D in these sunrise opportunities, in addition to efforts of collaboration among academia, industry and public institutions, government contribution will be provided. She said that Artificial Intelligence, Geospatial Systems and Drones, Semiconductor and its eco-system, Space Economy, Genomics and Pharmaceuticals, Green Energy, and Clean Mobility Systems have immense potential to assist sustainable development at scale and modernize the country. They provide employment opportunities for youth, and make Indian industry more efficient and competitive.
Ministry of Defence
REAR ADMIRAL KAPIL MOHAN DHIR APPOINTED AS THE JOINT SECRETARY 
Rear Admiral Kapil Mohan Dhir has taken over as the Joint Secretary  in the Department of Military Affairs. He is the first Armed Forces officer to tenant this assignment. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy Khadakwasla, Pune and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jan 1985.
He is the Senior most Serving Marine Commando  and has served in frontline afloat and ashore assignments including Command of the premier MARCOS establishment, INS Abhimanyu, Indian Naval warships INS Khanjar and INS Rana, and peacekeeping missions both within and outside the country, including ‘Op Pawan’ and ‘Op Jupiter’. He has held important operational and staff appointments, which include Fleet Operations Officer of Eastern Fleet and Commodore in charge Work up, Indian Naval Workup Team , Kochi.
The officer has rich experience of Ministry of Defence, having worked in various capacities at Naval Headquarters, as well as Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. As ACIDS  in the HQIDS, he played an important role in taking forward Govt’s focus on ‘ease-of-doing business’, as well as ‘Make in India’ initiative by streamlining acquisition processes with greater focus on indigenisation. Being the architect of major policies, some of his contributions inter-alia include ‘Strategic Partnership  Model, revised ‘Make-II’ and ‘Make-III’ procedures, as well as the ‘Positive Indigenisation List’. He has also furthered tri-service integration in Capability Development, besides introducing systemic approach to defence planning.
He is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College, New Delhi.
He is also a recipient of the ‘VishistSeva Medal’ and the ‘AtiVishishtSeva Medal’ for distinguished service.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
NFL Vijaipur has signed an MoU with ITI Raghogarh for skilling of youth
National Fertilizers Limited, a PSU under the Department of Fertilizers, has tied up with Industrial Training Institute  Raghogarh  to train youth in various trades and to enhance the chances of their employability in heavy and process industry.
NFL, Vijaipur Unit has signed an MoU with nearby ITI, Raghogarh, to train youth in Electrician, Fitter and Welder trades. The students will be skilled under Dual System of Training Scheme under which they will learn theoretical skills in the institute and 6 months on-the-job training in NFL Vijaipur plant.
Overall duration of training shall be as per the course curriculum of ITI. However, the trainees will get 6 months of exposure/ training of industry  out of the overall duration of ITI training.
The MoU was exchanged today between Sh Narender Singh, Chief Manager , NFL Vijaipur unit and Sh J P Koli, Principal, ITI, Raghogarh, in the presence of Sh Jagdip Shah Singh CGM, NFL Vijaipur.
The company plans to explore more such options in future to give impetus to Skill India by training more youth from institutes around its plants.
NFL has five gas based Ammonia-Urea plants in Nangal and Bathinda plants in Punjab, Panipat plant in Haryana and two plants at Vijaipur in Guna District of Madhya Pradesh.
Ministry of Defence
DAC approves capital acquisition of various platforms & equipment worth Rs 38,900 crore;
Focus on indigenous design and development; acquisitions from Indian industry of Rs 31,130 crore
In the current situation and the need to strengthen the Armed Forces for the defence of our borders and in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s clarion call for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, Defence Acquisition Council  in its meeting of today held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh accorded approval for capital acquisition of various platforms and equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces. Proposals for an approximate cost of Rs 38,900 crore were approved.
Focused on indigenous design and development these approvals include acquisitions from Indian industry of Rs 31,130 crore. The equipment are going to be manufactured in India involving Indian defence industry with participation of several MSMEs as prime tier vendors. The indigenous content in some of these projects is up to 80 per cent of the project cost. A large number of these projects have been made possible due to Transfer of Technology  by Defence Research and Development Organisation  to the indigenous industry. These include Pinaka ammunitions, BMP armament upgrades and software defined radios for the Indian Army, Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile Systems and Astra Missiles for the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force . The cost of these design and development proposals is in the range of Rs 20,400 crore.
Acquisition of new/additional missile systems will add to the fire power of three Services. While acquisition of Pinaka missile systems will enable raising additional regiments over and above the ones already inducted, addition of Long Range Land Attack Missile Systems having a firing range of 1,000 kilometres to the existing arsenal will bolster the attack capabilities of the Navy and the Air Force. Similarly induction of Astra Missiles having Beyond Visual Range capability will serve as a force multiplier and immensely add to the strike capability of the Navy and Air Force.
Further, addressing the long felt need of the IAF to increase its fighter squadrons, the DAC also approved the proposal for procurement of 21 MIG-29 along with upgradation of existing 59 MIG-29 aircraft and procurement of 12 Su-30 MKI aircraft. While the MIG 29 procurement and upgradation from Russia is estimated to cost Rs 7,418 crore, the Su-30 MKI will be procured from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  at an estimated cost of Rs 10,730 crore.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
‘Nirman Se Shakti’ initiative presented by the ESIC to modernize ESIS hospital infrastructure
In principle approval accorded for setting up of new 100 bedded ESIC hospital at Shyamli bazaar, Agartala  and Idukki 
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that the Ministry of Labour and Employment during the meeting of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation  held on 3-4 December, 2022, an initiative named as ‘Nirman Se Shakti’ was presented by the ESIC to modernize infrastructure. The initiative includes ,upgradation/modernization of ESI Scheme  hospitals and dispensaries in a phased manner, formulation of standard design for 100/200/500 bedded hospitals with better modern facilities, online real-time dashboard for project monitoring/supervision, adoption of new building technologies to ensure quality of construction, elimination of delays, cost overrun, etc., digitalization of land/property documents etc.
Shri Teli said that the ESI Corporation, in its meeting on 3-4, December, 2022, accorded in-principle approval for setting up of new 100 bedded ESIC hospital at Shyamlibazaar, Agartala  and Idukki . The ESIC has also planned to increase the number of seats for wards of Insured Persons  at ESIC Nursing colleges as well as to start Ph.D, Master of Dental Surgery  and Nursing and Paramedical courses in a phased manner subject to statutory approval / permission.
In the written reply it was stated that the ESI Corporation, in its meeting held on 03-04th December, 2022, has accorded in-principle approval for investments of a portion of surplus funds in equity, restricted to Exchange Traded Funds .
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Minister, Shri Som Prakash will hand over appointment letters to 190 newly recruited employees at Rozgar Mela in Patiala
Under Rozgar Mela, PM to distribute about 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in Government departments and organisations on 16th May 2023
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will distribute about 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on 16th May, 2023 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also address these appointees on the occasion.
The Rozgar Mela will be held at 45 locations across the country. The recruitments are taking place across Central Government Departments as well as State Governments/UTs supporting this initiative. The new recruits, selected from across the country, will join various positions/posts.
Sh. V. K. Gupta, Chief Postmaster General, Department of Posts, Punjab postal circle said that 190 appointment letter will be handed over by Shri Som Prakash, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, at Patiala Locomotive Auditorium, Railway Colony in Patiala, details are as below:
Serial no. Name of the Department No. of Candidates
1 Department of Posts 167
2 Railways 3
3 Defence 9
4 Education Department 2
5 Telecommunication 9
Total 190
The Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development.
The newly inducted appointees will also get an opportunity to train themselves through Karmayogi Prarambh, which is an online orientation course for all new appointees in various Government departments.
Ministry of Finance
Agreement between India and Brunei for Exchange of Information notified
The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Brunei Darussalam for the exchange of information and assistance in collection with respect of taxes , was signed in New Delhi, India on 28th of February, 2019. The Agreement has been notified in the Gazette of India  on 9th of March 2020.
The Agreement enables exchange of information, including banking and ownership information, between the two countries for tax purposes. It is based on international standards of tax transparency and exchange of information and enables sharing of information on request as well as automatic exchange of information. The Agreement also provides for representatives of one country to undertake tax examinations in the other country. Moreover, it provides for assistance in collection of tax claims.
The Agreement will enhance mutual co-operation between India and Brunei Darussalam by providing an effective framework for exchange of information in tax matters which will help curb tax evasion and tax avoidance.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
GoS on e-Commerce
AStanding Group of Secretaries  has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , for ensuring inter-ministerial/inter-departmental coordination on resolving issues,cutting across Ministries and Departments of Government of India,related to e-Commerce.
A draft National e-Commerce Policy has been drafted and placed in the public domain. This Policy addresses broad areas of the e-Commerce ecosystem like infrastructure development, e-commerce market places, regulatory issues, stimulating domestic digital economy and export promotion through e-commerce.
This information was given by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, PiyushGoyal, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Guwahati
Income Tax Department started a Search and Survey action on 22.12.2020 in the cases of three leading contractors of North Eastern India. One of the groups is also into Hospitality business. The Search and Survey actions are being carried out at 14 locations in Guwahati, Delhi, Silapathar and Pathsala .
The main allegations against the three groups are that they have taken accommodation entries in the form of non genuine unsecured loans and also securities premium from dubious Kolkata based shell companies. The three groups have suppressed their net profits across the years and routed back into business the unaccounted income through entry operators based out of Guwahati and Kolkata.
During the course of Search actions, it has been established that the shell companies from which loans/ premium had been taken exist only on paper and have no real business and creditworthiness. The entry operators, on being questioned, have admitted that the unsecured loans/share premium from the shell companies to the groups are non-genuine and bogus. Evidences of the cash trail of routing of funds through Securities premium was unearthed during search. It has been established that amounts to the tune of about Rs. 65 crore were routed back into regular books involving Shell companies which actually represent unaccounted income of the group. Further investigation is on to detect the actual quantum involved in tax evasion using this modus operandi.
It has been gathered during the Search action that one of the groups engages in huge cash transactions in hospitality business of proportions as high as 50%, which is under examination. It has been further gathered that some of the entities of the groups engage in purchases of Jewellery in cash. The source of the cash purchases are under examination.
Till now, Jewellery to the tune of Rs. 9.79 lakh has been seized. The sources of acquisition of remaining Jewellery found exceeding Rs. 2 crore are under verification. Cash of Rs 2.95 crore has also been seized. Overall, undisclosed income to the tune of approximately Rs. 100 crore has been unearthed so far during the Search and Survey operation. One locker has been found, which is yet to be operated.
Further investigations are under progress.